Who are we?

​ISI Philly consists of Americans and internationals who want you to feel as though Philly is your "home away from home."

Take a look at our "Meet the Team" page and you'll see we are a diverse group!

​Affiliation: We are a Christian non-profit organization affiliated with the Chaplain's office at The University of Pennsylvania. You do not have to be at U Penn to join us, as we are open to everyone, regardless of university, race, religious background, gender orientation or country of origin.ISI Staff are associated with International Students, Incorporated. (See: What is ISI?)

What do we do?

We serve YOU:

Gain confidence in English

Meet new friends

Learn about American culture

Adjust to your new home in Philly.

Have fun

What do the students say?

"I wish I'd found you guys last year when I got to America! Now I'm telling all my friends... this is a great place to connect."-A grad student

"ISI is my social life! I have met so many wonderful friends here."-Another grad student

"I feel respected and valued here."-An English-language student

"You should call your 'House for all Nations' the 'Home for all Nations' because I feel at home here." -student at the Thanksgiving party

The welcome party was the most fun I've had since coming to America" -New Student

"Make sure you sign me up for the corn maze next year--it was amazing!" A-MAZE-ing Corn MAZE!

"I was so lonely when I came to the U.S. But then I found ISI and a whole new network of friends." -Former Grad student, now in business in the U.S.

"I can't wait to tell my friends about ISI!" -Returning student who discovered us before the break.